Kantar, one of the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting companies, is seeking a Research Manager to join its Dubai team. This role is ideal for a commercially savvy professional passionate about delivering impactful insights, leading research projects, and building strong client relationships. The position involves managing end-to-end research initiatives, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development while driving innovation and transformation in market research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead research projects from proposal to final presentation.

• Design customized and commercially viable research strategies.

• Support business development by engaging prospects, responding to RFPs, and contributing to sales goals.

• Build and nurture long-term client relationships.

• Mentor and guide junior researchers, fostering professional development.

• Contribute to team-building initiatives, training, and company events.

• Manage freelance researchers to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.

Requirements:

• Proven expertise in market research with emphasis on quantitative methods.

• Strong project and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent communication, client-facing, and presentation abilities.

• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.

• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.

Company Overview:
Kantar is a global leader in data, research, and consulting, delivering insights that help businesses grow and transform. With operations in more than 90 markets, Kantar combines cutting-edge analytics with human understanding to guide impactful decision-making. The Dubai office serves as a hub for innovative market research and consulting in the Middle East region.